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fulanito_chile
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| Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:06 pm Post subject: Some sim/Avation questions.. |
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Dear aviators..
i have a number of basic questions to ask...
1.What are the standard clime rates/cruising alts. for... 707-727-737-747
2.When did the basic G.P.S system of navigation become common place in the cockpit... and before that did all airliners navigate with VOR
3. did most pre 1950's airlines have a basic auto pilot system i,e Alt. and heading?
Thanks for reading
Tony. |
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Maxell
Joined: 03 Sep 2004
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Location: LQSA
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| Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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1. anything from 1200-2000 fpm, depending on the aircraft, weather conditions, and such
2. I think in the mid 80's, before that airliners used VOR as a primary navigarion
3. yes, most of them had altitude, heading, some NAV hold, some CAT I type ILS, and later, speed hold.
Be well,
Maxell |
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fulanito_chile
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| Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2004 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Great thanks |
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Mythrilfan
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Location: Tallinn, Estonia -EETN-
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| Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| A good source for finding out the exact normal climb rates are the fs2002 pdf manuals |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 5:24 am Post subject: |
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The IFR cruise altitudes I was taught are based on direction of travel. In Canada we have a saying to help remember them.
"Gotta be odd to fly Newfie" - Referring to the people of Newfoundland Canada who seem kinda odd to other Canadians.
What it means is, Newfoundland is on the East cost of Canada, so to fly East you should have an altitude starting with an odd number + 500.
001°-179 = ODD number plus 500 feet
180-360 (000)° = EVEN numbers plus 500 feet.
I hope this helps. |
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